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February 25, 1992 · Cessna 310K · N6928L
Unionville, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Unionville, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 310K
Tail Number
N6928L
Operator
Centre Airline
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC92FA067
DURING A VOR-B APPROACH THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED RISING TERRAIN 2.5 MI FROM THE AIRPORT, AT 1,785 FT MSL. THE CRASH SITE WAS IN LINE WITH THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE, AT A POINT ON THE APPROACH PROFILE WHERE THE MINIMUM ALTITUDE IS 2,520 FT. THE AIRPLANE WAS LAST REFUELED ON 2/18; ESTIMATED FLYING TIME SINCE THEN WAS 5.5 HRS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DID NOT FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED IFR PROCEDURES AND ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND TO AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR THE TERRAIN. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S APPREHENSION DUE TO THE LOW FUEL STATE, THE DARK NIGHT, ADVERSE WEATHER, AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
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DURING A VOR-B APPROACH THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED RISING TERRAIN 2.5 MI FROM THE AIRPORT, AT 1,785 FT MSL. THE CRASH SITE WAS IN LINE WITH THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE, AT A POINT ON THE APPROACH PROFILE WHERE THE MINIMUM ALTITUDE IS 2,520 FT. THE AIRPLANE WAS LAST REFUELED ON 2/18; ESTIMATED FLYING TIME SINCE THEN WAS 5.5 HRS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:08 EST
Nearest AirportUniversity Park (2nm SE)
Runway6
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310K
Tail NumberN6928L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCentre Airline
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-VO · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:40
Weather SourceWFAC